About 8AM today I had 2 Trumpeter Swans at the east end of Lake Assunpink. They
were large swans (similar in size to Mute Swans) with long straight black bills
without any visible yellow. One of the birds had a very gray neck.
The Osprey was also visible in the same location.
Other birds of note included the continuing Common Loon visible from the main
boat launch area as well as Eastern Bluebirds, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Belted
Kingfisher
Bob Dodelson
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Late this morning I heard (and then saw) a Red-headed Woodpecker in Johnson
Park (Middlesex County). I would have totally missed it if it hadn't been
so vocal. First time I have seen this species in 4+ years of regular
birding at this site!!
In the Highland Park end of the park. Just north of the first pond off of
the Cedar Lane entrance.
P.S. I briefly heard/saw this species across River Road from this site in
the Rutgers Preserve in late September.
Bernie Sloan
Highland Park
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Marilyn and I went to see. I did a quick check of my records. Those are a
December bird! That was a quick check…..
The State Park and the Coral Ave. Dune crossing being the areas.
I had a Monarch! I don’t think that will make it. Coral Ave. area.
Good birding all.
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Not having seen a Rough-legged Hawk in 2016 I asked Mike Britt if I could join
him when he next visited the area.
We set a date but I had to cancel so I decided to go this morning. To be honest
it wasn't too promising as I drove there as it was raining lightly . When I
arrived it was 34 degrees and light snow on the ground but the rain stopped.
It was overcast but there was a lot of bird activity. The primary raptor was
Northern Harrier. I don't know how many different birds I saw (the most I had
in view at one time was three) but I had multiple sightings in the 2 plus hours
that I was there. Several of these were gray ghosts.
The next most numerous raptor was red-tailed Hawk and I had one Short-eared
Owl. I also heard a Raven croaking
At 11AM an adult Rough-legged Hawk appeared with its black belly, black wrist
and gleaming white underparts along with banded tail. It had a brief skirmish
with a female type Harrier and then settled on a low bush for a scope look.
I want to thank Mike for the excellent directions and to assure him that my
gaze was always on New Jersey turf
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One flew north - or up river. It would be worthwhile checking Red Bank where
Barb
had one yesterday in the river, then hers flew south. In the afternoon. Then
again,
the bird could be in Camden or Burlington counties!
Most stuff I had on my 1/2 river watch were flying south - down river this
morning.
I don't have time to hit red bank. Time for the birding mobile 50,000 mile
checkup!
Appointment is at 9:30.
Check my ebird report for more details. Although that won't be done until 10:00
or so.....
Good birding all.
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Jerseybirders,
Paul Lehman, Barbara Carlson, Linda Mack I and spent several hours birding
the north shore region of Monmouth County. Highlights were a “Black” Brant
among several hundred “Atlantic” Brant & Canada Geese on the Sea Girt
National Guard fields (viewed from Sea Girt Ave), and single Cackling Goose
& Pink-footed Goose behind the Wall Twp Intermediate School. This is the
same general area where a Pink-footed Goose was found in Dec-Jan of
2014-15.
For those looking for the Pink-footed Goose, I would NOT go to the school
grounds to search for it. The school security personnel did not want us
there, at least while school was in session. I assume athletic activities
would chase the geese off anyway once indoor studies are complete. There
are several other nearby areas that attract geese and are publicly
accessible:
“Open Space Aqc-Wall” area (as designated on Google Maps); park in the lot
on the west side of Bailey’s Corner Rd near the intersection of Ocean Rd.
Fields on either side of 18th Ave west of the intersection with Bailey’s
Corner Rd. There is a public parking lot for some sports fields where one
can scan from and a pond on the north side where geese sometimes hang out.
Farm fields on the north side of Allaire Rd (Rte 524) just west of Bailey’s
Corner Rd. This is the field where the PFGO was initially found two years
ago, almost to the date.
Good Birding,
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It's been here for at least three years now.
One of my graduate student friends (also a birder) saw it the morning of
her qualifying exams, and she's considered that individual to be a token of
good luck ever since.
We see it in Piscataway on Busch campus every now and again.
Best,
Pat
On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Louis Bizzarro
wrote:
> Was seen this morning in a tree by the intersection of Metlars Lane and
> Avenue E, near Livingston campus. This is the first time I've ever seen the
> bird. How many years now has it been in the area?
>
> Good birding all,
>
> Louis Bizzarro
> Monroe Township
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Greater-white fronted Goose in Lenape Park this afternoon at 3:00. It was in
the back pond at end of Nomehegan Drive which is an extension of East Broad
street in Westfield. Park at end of road, walk around first pond clockwise
along the bushes, and take first trail at back of first pond back through woods
to second pond. It was in a small group of Canada Geese one of which may have
been a Cackling.
Hank Burk
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Marilyn and I did a quick trip to Forsythe - Brigantine NWR. No success!
Gave it an hour. I was going to hit the woods, but with the start of shotgun
deer season, I'll be out of the woods for a week at least.
Sounds like stuff is moving! Pink-footed Goose - north shore, Grebes and WW
Scoter in
Gloucester.
Good birding all.
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A Pink-footed Goose, apparently an immature bird, was located today on playing
fields of the Wall Intermediate School in Wall Township by Paul Lehman, in the
state for a visit. Also there, about 200 Canada Geese and one Cackling Goose.
However, security guards from the school made it clear that visitors were not
welcome while school was in session. The school is on the corner of Allaire Rd
(Rt 524) and Bailey’s Corner Rd. This same area of Wall Township, Monmouth
Co., had a Pink-footed Goose a few years ago; and there are open fields that
can be checked, without any need to access the school grounds.
Nearby, Paul also observed a young Black Brant at the National Guard/State
Police fields on the north shore route, between Wreck Pond and Mansquan Inlet,
with a large mixed flock of Brant and Canada Geese.
At the Trenton Sewer Authority Plant on Lamberton Rd., there were seven Tree
swallows last week and six Rough-winged swallows this morning. This was the
home last winter of several lingering warblers, but few land birds seem to be
present in the area this year.
Laurie Larson
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I am at the Security Office of Wall Intermediate School right now. Security
officer has advised that nobody is allowed on school property while school
is in session. Asked that birders come 4:00pm or later.
Peggy Cadigan
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On my last several outings in Losen Slote State Park (Carlstadt/Little Ferry)
for my work project, I heard a very sweet bird song. First time I didn't
recognize it and never saw the bird. After some research, I figured out that
I'd been listening to one or more Fox sparrows. The birds showed today, two,
maybe a third. And, singing away. Not half-hearted partial songs that I
sometimes hear from White-throated sparrows in the winter. This is 3-5 minutes
of birdsong. Seemed very territorial. A couple of photos of my singer are here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/98494447 AT N06/31071227390
And so, my question is - is such winter singing normal?
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When we all jump in our cars or carpools to gawk at or photograph owls a
friend told us about we may learn little to nothing about nature and we are
not doing sensitive birds any favors.
When we discuss habitat requirements, prey items, and vulnerability, then
we are learning.
Many of us members of the ListServe are conservationists, so we will
happily put birds needs before our own.
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> Hi Karen,
> Dave is correct in pointing out that we strongly discourage posting info
> about winter owls, even diurnal (daytime-hunting) owls like Snowy owls.
> Owls are charismatic and they seem to bring out unethical behavior in some
> birders, photographers, and just plain people. In turn the birds may become
> stressed, have less hunting success and move out to other locations.
>
> We hope everyone will remember this when using public listserves and
> other forms of social media, and protect the birds as much as possible.
>
> Thanks,
> Laurie Larson, Princeton
>
> > On Dec 4, 2016, at 10:41 PM, Karen Swaine wrote:
> >
> > Just found out there was a snowy owl in rockaway nj yesterday.
> >
> > I am prepared to chase and hope anyone having info will post
> immediately. (I'm not on ebird)
> >
> > Karen, highland park
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Ok. I get it.
ks
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-------- Original message --------
From: Laurie Larson
Date: 12/4/16 11:23 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Karen Swaine
Cc: Jerseybirds List
Subject: Re: [JERSEYBI] Snowy owl
Hi Karen,
Dave is correct in pointing out that we strongly discourage posting info about
winter owls, even diurnal (daytime-hunting) owls like Snowy owls. Owls are
charismatic and they seem to bring out unethical behavior in some birders,
photographers, and just plain people. In turn the birds may become stressed,
have less hunting success and move out to other locations.
We hope everyone will remember this when using public listserves and other
forms of social media, and protect the birds as much as possible.
Thanks,
Laurie Larson, Princeton
> On Dec 4, 2016, at 10:41 PM, Karen Swaine wrote:
>
> Just found out there was a snowy owl in rockaway nj yesterday.
>
> I am prepared to chase and hope anyone having info will post immediately.
(I'm not on ebird)
>
> Karen, highland park
>
>
>
>
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Hi Karen,
Dave is correct in pointing out that we strongly discourage posting info about
winter owls, even diurnal (daytime-hunting) owls like Snowy owls. Owls are
charismatic and they seem to bring out unethical behavior in some birders,
photographers, and just plain people. In turn the birds may become stressed,
have less hunting success and move out to other locations.
We hope everyone will remember this when using public listserves and other
forms of social media, and protect the birds as much as possible.
Thanks,
Laurie Larson, Princeton
> On Dec 4, 2016, at 10:41 PM, Karen Swaine wrote:
>
> Just found out there was a snowy owl in rockaway nj yesterday.
>
> I am prepared to chase and hope anyone having info will post immediately.
(I'm not on ebird)
>
> Karen, highland park
>
>
>
>
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At 10:30 pm tonight (Sunday), I heard a flock of Snow Geese flying over my
house. No way to determine the exact size of the flock (seen, not heard), but I
would say well more than a dozen and not very high, based on how loud they
sounded.
Steve Byland
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Just found out there was a snowy owl in rockaway nj yesterday.
I am prepared to chase and hope anyone having info will post immediately. (I'm
not on ebird)
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For the past week or so (especially this morning’s alerts) Red Crossbills
being reported at Cape May via CMBO Bird Alert had my bird brain a its peak.
But, I have little or no interest in seeing or hearing those “stressed out
(?)” crossbills hugging the sand dunes of the Point, those that may have
flown to the earth’s end and must face the Atlantic Ocean.
My hope was to find crossbills feasting on cones in Camden County. My search
started from my driveway as my neighbor’s home is lined with mature spruce
with full of cones. No luck there and lost patience thinking crossbills must be
somewhere else. So visited a recently discovered golf course that went
belly-up. Abandoned for about 2 years now, which resulted in a fantastic
grassland habitat. Unlike previous visits, no more wood ducks or Kestrel and
almost sparrow free.
Place does support different of species evergreen trees with cones, reason for
my visit this morning. No luck on crossbills. I also had high hopes on
Red-headed woodpecker as well.
But did luck out on about 50 or more house finches, and about 20 or more E.
Bluebirds. Also single Pine Warbler in the mixed feeding flock of finches and
bluebirds.
Doc photos of my trip on my Flickr. There must be more new and unknown places
to visit come next weekend ?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/56086564 AT N04/
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Hello,
Friends and I hit various locations today in south Jersey. Slow passerine
wise. But stuff around. I had a couple
Fox Sparrows. Not too much waterfowl around. Maybe next week…. 4 Sandhill
Cranes along Sunset.
A goal of mine this afternoon was the Ibis. And we all saw - I am convinced
Glossy. It’s a young bird. Sibley
says Feb. for the red eye. But I was reading Pyle at home and he says Sept. to
Dec. We had nice looks through
the scopes. A very dark eye. It’s a Glossy. I hope it lingers for the CBC!
Good birding all.
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bald eagle over the D&R Greenway path
Baltimore oriole (!) on the west side of Rt 206 across from the "Clifftown
Center" shopping strip
golden crowned kinglets and a red shouldered hawk at Mountain Lakes Park
C. Wyluda
Pennington
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A little off topic, but I posted a photo of a stray/feral cat on Flickr. It
looks like a healthy neighborhood pet, but it is a stray/feral that has been in
my neighborhood for a while. One strong indicator is that strays that are
trapped, neutered and released (TNR) which are determined to be unable to make
good pets often have their left ears clipped to show that they have been
neutered to save the effort of retrapping.
My photo shows such a cat with a clipped ear so that you might have some idea
of what you are dealing with if you have such cats in your neighborhood.
Because this cat lives in my neighborhood and kills birds, I have made sure
that there is no cover for the cat near the feeders, instead providing cover
for the birds in the form of trees near and above the feeders. No bushes or
brush pile at ground level.
Note the cat's left ear:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_byland/31381991126/
Steve Byland
Warren, NJ
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So, I headed up to DeKorte in the hopes of seeing the reported Lapland
longspur, with much trepidation. Why? I'd missed two long-staying DeKorte
visitors this year (the Wilson's phalarope and the Ruff). They hung around, but
I just didn't move fast enough (I guess waiting a week or so to see a rarity
isn't such a great strategy). Clearly, today could have been a threepeat.
But, instead, happily, I was rewarded with great views of the longspur feeding
on the Transco berm - on the far (water) side. And much thanks to Chris Takacs,
who I happened to meet when I arrived. We headed down the trail and he first
saw the bird in the low, early dawn light, in the shade, in the weeds, with
terrific camouflage coloring. Without him, I'da been pacing the trail for a
long time and likely would have never seen it.
Life bird. Great morning. I posted a couple of pictures on my flickr page:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/98494447 AT N06/31298407461
https://www.flickr.com/photos/98494447 AT N06/30591968104
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An adult RED-SHOULDERED HAWK is again wintering at Caven Point in Jersey
City. At 6:57AM, the bird was perched in a tree between Caven Point Road
and the New Jersey Turnpike.
A targeted effort at LSP did not find the targets but we did flush 2 WILD
TURKEYS from a tree roost, 13 HORNED LARKS were feeding on the lawn SE of
the Holocaust monument, and a male NORTHER HARRIER came S down the river
and out over the cove.
At the end of the Ocean Terminal were 12 GREAT CORMORANTS on the roost and
2000+ large gulls feeding by the Robbin's Reef Lighthouse. Check the NY
listserv for additional details on that.
Mike Britt
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In case my post may become useful for those who are doing the Port Republic
section of the Oceanville (AKA Brigantine) CBC, Keith Phillips and I were lucky
enough to get a glimpse of 21 dowitchers at Nacote Creek this afternoon. Viewed
from River Road below the dam during the mid to low tide. Only a narrow road
shoulder to pull over to view the mud flat and the exposed sandbar. So may be
bit tricky during traffic along both lanes.
I have had some luck observing this groups of dowitchers past a few weeks at
the same location. It appears that this group of dowitchers is very sensitive
to tide conditions. So more that one visit may require during the count day.
Some photos on my flickr if it helps.
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Hello Jerseybirders,
Some interesting activity in the backyard box yesterday. I wanted to try for a
photo of Grey Screech perched outside of the box (at dawn) and had my scope set
up and my bins in hand looking around.
All he!! broke loose in a matter of 2 minutes! From the pictures timed 6:39
a.m. to 6:41 a.m. this is what I was able to observe:
At 6:39 a.m. through bins I notice Grey Screech on a tree branch close to the
box, and soon notice Red Screech is now in the box looking out. I snap a
picture through the scope.
Then Grey flies into the box with Red. Moments later, both owls fly out. Red
goes left, and Grey flies away and right.
Next, Grey enters the box again, and moments later exits. All in 2 minutes or
less, Grey is back in the box and settles-in looking at me while I snap a
picture.
Was lucky to find Red hidden in the nearby Oak tree, about 25' up.
Lastly, Red flies into the box (with a Blue Jay 20' feet away starting to
complain) with Grey for the day.
Figure the Red and Grey owl using the box together today are the pair from last
March, and tolerated one another with it being very light outside at 7:15 a.m.
as Red left the little oak tree. I was hoping Grey owl would find it's way to
the front box (as it's used it) but it seems the pair prefers to enter and exit
from the back yard area - which is a bit more owl friendly in habitat.
If you care to look...
A neat picture of Red in the Oak. I figured out how to magnify the bird,
otherwise it's very hard to see an
owl:https://www.flickr.com/photos/95291506 AT N07/31348154136/in/datetaken/
A couple of days ago I finally got a picture of Grey after exiting at dusk. The
owl was a foot or so above the ground, and moved around a few times before it
got too dark to see.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/95291506 AT N07/31364951545/in/datetaken/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/95291506 AT N07/31221062092/in/datetaken/
good birding,
Lisa Potash
Oakland
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There is a snow goose among the Canada geese at the old Lucent property on
Carter Rd in Hopewell Twp. this flock also feeds in the field on the East
side of Province Line Rd. About a mile away. As the goose flies.
L eaton
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Once again this year Mike Anderson and I have put together a list of the NJ
CBCs.
http://www.princeton.edu/~llarson2/misc/cbc2016.html
If you're interested in joining in, please contact the person listed, do not
contact me or Mike!
If you are a count organizer and have corrections or additions, please do mail
us.
Lots more information about the Christmas Bird Count project is available from
the
National Audubon Society web site:
http://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count
Thanks and happy birding.
Laurie Larson
Princeton
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Just a quick follow up and comment on Sandra's findings on Shorties at
Jake's Landing.
Keith P. and I visited Motts Creek Inn last Friday, way too early to look
for Shorties. Reason ? Few places we visited were bird free zone, so we
headed over to Motts Creek.
On our first Pint and before darkness was setting in, we had one owl hunting
side by side with a marsh hawk. However, second pint as the darkness was
setting in, no more owls.
I am saying owls since I have no clue how to separate long eared or shorties
hunting those marsh from that great distance.
Yong Kong
Camden County
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Subject: [JERSEYBI] Willets - Heislerville - Cumberland
Hello,
Barb Wiley and I went exploring today. My usual Gloucester County
river spots. Hardly any waterfowl! Everything must be at Sandy Hook......!
Too be watched were 8 swallows at the Birch Creek area. More than likely
Tree, but they were really far. Rough-winged has wintered around water
treatment plants in the area.
Three Willets are continuing at the Heislerville area. Today feeding
in the low tide cove. This has become a norm lately. I will be updating the
county filters to make not rare. Well, maybe have one through Dec. Very
interesting! Ditto with Pipits. I need to up that filter number!
Ipswich Sparrow at Moore's Beach - Cumberland. That's a rare one for the
county!
And we went chasing the Shorties at Jake's Landing. Brian J. said they
are
flying early and that we would probably be too late. 4:45 to after 5:00.
Still a lot
of light. And no Shorties...... So I'll listen to Brian next time.....
Good birding all.
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Hello,
Barb Wiley and I went exploring today. My usual Gloucester County
river spots. Hardly any waterfowl! Everything must be at Sandy Hook......!
Too be watched were 8 swallows at the Birch Creek area. More than likely
Tree, but they were really far. Rough-winged has wintered around water
treatment plants in the area.
Three Willets are continuing at the Heislerville area. Today feeding
in the low tide cove. This has become a norm lately. I will be updating the
county filters to make not rare. Well, maybe have one through Dec. Very
interesting! Ditto with Pipits. I need to up that filter number!
Ipswich Sparrow at Moore's Beach - Cumberland. That's a rare one for the
county!
And we went chasing the Shorties at Jake's Landing. Brian J. said they are
flying early and that we would probably be too late. 4:45 to after 5:00. Still
a lot
of light. And no Shorties...... So I'll listen to Brian next time.....
Good birding all.
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Set jerseybi digest
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At approx 9:45 the six cranes flew into the SW part of the field on Mettlers.
There is a small pull off on the left side of the road going south with enough
room for two cars. They landed right in front of the pull off. They were still
there at 10:05 when I left.
Good Birding
Stuart Malmid
Monroe Twp
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When I whispered into Mary’s ear this morning (she was sleeping) that I was
going birding, she whispered back and said “you should look around the yard,
you fool, that’s where the birds are”. She was so correct. After observing
and hearing four red-breasted nuthatches I took off. Reason ? To find out how
hard birding is. And it sure was today.
Visited a few locations that scream “winter owl roost” but no luck. While
sneaking around and under those evergreen tress in search, instead I was only
greeted by a Hermit Thrush and an Eastern Towhee.
Shifted through countless Dunlins hoping one would stand out as non dunlin-ish.
Found fence post row full of Eastern Bluebirds with Chipping sparrow mixed in
while in hopeless search of a Shrike that I could document with a photo. No
Luck there either.
Birding can be hard if one is hell bent to make sure it is. Some photos on my
Flickr in case those who may be interested.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/56086564 AT N04/
Yong Kong
Camden County
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Ben Davidheiser, Briton Parker And I went to three of our favorite birding
venues in New Jersey yesterday, viz., Brig, the Tuckerton Marsh and
finally the Barnegat Jetty. The weather was partly sunny to overcast. We
saw three beautiful, adult Red-shouldered Hawks today at Gull Tower...
unfortunately they were too far away to photograph. In any event, this is
a Photo Study of some the American Bitterns and other birds we were able
to photograph today at the following link:
http://www.howardsview.com/BrigBarnegatTuckertonNovemeber25_16/SomeNJBirdsNov25_16.html
Regards,
Howard
Howard B. Eskin, Ph.D., P.E.
Harleysville (Montco), PA
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Hello,
Marilyn and I were on the trip yesterday. 12 hours - a short one for
Jersey. And that wore me out! I'll be on a few more trying to hit
400. Had Manx yesterday. Nice one!
I was very pleased with the trip and recommend for those wanting a
short trip. You won't make it out to the warmer deeper waters! I am not
after pelagic rarities! Alex is doing the checklists. Check them put in a
week or so! He has to finish and share with everyone yet.
Good birding all.
Sandra Keller
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Hi Jersey Birders,
This morning while talking on the phone looking out the window I watched a
Phoebe pop up near my birdbath. At first it's back was to me and it looked
a bit odd, but it pirouetted on it's perch to face me and there was a Say's
Phoebe.
Say's is unmistakable with it's dark head and russet belly....especially at
15 ft! This birds upper breast seemed somewhat lemony but that could have
been an effect of sunlight.
It began to pick bugs off the sunny side of my neighbors house.
By the time I got dressed and grabbed my camera ( light speed ) my last
view of it was flying down the street towards Oak and Eldridge in Del Haven.
I drove and walked the neighborhood but never re found the bird.
The weather we've been enduring was good for western strays.
There was a SAPH in PA and one in MD a week ago so this one may be on the
move.
Cox Hall Creek would be a great place for Say's as would Sunray Beach Park.
I did not get any photos of this bird but it's image is burned into my
brain forever.
Say's Phoebe was a Nemesis bird for me until a trip to Utah so a Yard Bird
!!!! Whaaaat...
Good Birding,
Harvey Tomlinson
Del Haven
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Hello,
Marilyn and I spent the day searching for stuff this cold front brought in.
Very few ducks, but loads of gulls. Roosting and heading down river. Seemed
early for the gulls to be heading downriver, I guess they are feeding in the
area.
And took advantage of the super low water levels to roost on rocks and such
that aren't usually visible. 2 Bonies at Timber Creek. Ring-billed Gulls
everywhere.
A smallish Herring Gull we studied. It was a Herring. And the Iceland at
Floodgates.
I do believe Gloucester sees more ww gulls than reported. It can be hard
scanning
at times. But worthwhile!
Good birding all. And a nice, peaceful holiday to everyone.
Sandra Keller
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Jerseybirders,
Hello and back with screech owl news. The second owl box was put in the front
yard this past August, while the backyard box has been up since 2013, with
first use in March 2014.
This Fall Red Jr. was the first to return and roost in late September, while
Grey Screech began using the (backyard) box on Oct 1st. I'm 99% certain this is
the same pair I observed for some days this past Spring, roosting together in
the box, before moving to another location to nest.
Quite interesting ... In 47 days that I've been able to observe the boxes, we
had only 5 days of an empty box.
Red Jr. used the backyard box (exclusively) on 12 different days since 9/26/16.
Grey owl occupied the backyard box 18 times from 10/1-10/31.
Banner Day! Nov 1st Red JR. was showing in the backyard box, while Grey owl
took a turn in the brand - spanking new - front yard box!
The owls continued to roost in the front/back boxes for 5 days in a row. Makes
me smile knowing they each have a safe place to stay with the weather rapidly
changing.
Since Nov 5th, Red Jr. has only used the backyard box - 2 times. Just when I
really start to wonder and worry, shows up - like today, and i cheer.
In the same time frame, Grey has used the backyard box 8 times, and the front
box 5 times.
This time last year - Red Jr. used the box frequently Sept through mid
December, until a Grey Screech (i believe the same owl as now) showed up and
took possession until early March, when I observed the pair together in the
box.
A couple questions.....
I wonder if Red will start to use the the front box? I'm not up early every
morning to monitor an owl's arrival. Today, I thought I was up early enough to
see an owl at the entrances. As I glanced out the front window, there was Grey,
but not owl was showing out the back windows. Lo and behold Red made his
appearance late in the afternoon, and left tonight much later than the norm. 12
or so minutes after "last light," which is unusual. I can't be in two places
watching intently - but I can stand in the middle of the house and see both
boxes at the same time. Not very scientific, but it gets the job done.
If Red Jr. is indeed the male, would make more sense that this bird is "away"
more so than Grey - defending, using other roost sites in its territory? The
limited observation so far have shown this could be true.
If they're using the same box on different days, i wonder what the deal is with
prey they bring in (cache)?
Observations
Both owls have been exiting low, and to a low perch in the woods (if you can
call them that). It's not too often that I can find where they land, but a
great reward when I can observe the whole bird. Beautiful, and wish I had a
camera that could take pictures in the dark/dusk.
The owls do have distinct characteristics - Grey doesn't flinch when my husband
would chip balls out back, dog is on the line, while Red Jr. retreats inside
the box quicker. Neither owl has been visible too much overall - not out
sunning too often.
I will be going through some pictures/videos that I've taken and will send a
link when I get them uploaded to Flickr.
Good birding all,
Lisa Potash
Oakland
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One is back. From Brian Johnson. I won’t make it down today. I will be
staying local. Brian has said that the fall Black-headed
Gulls are either by themselves or with the other main bigger gulls. Not
Bonaparte’s. Although maybe Bonies there. It was a quick
message! And Tundra Swans are back there. That’s not a gimmie for the county.
These might be 3 hour wonders so good luck
if anyone tries. Tide is coming in.
Good birding all.
Sandra Keller
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I must have walked over total of 10 miles this weekend in search of birds and
that may be a conservative estimate. Since I do not keep a list, have no idea
how much each bird(species) cost me in terms of fuel burned. Perhaps I could
become a better birder by trying to avoid doing the Item 14 mentioned in the
blog below.
http://seagullsteve.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-human-birdwatcher-project-presents.html
Back to myself, I did luck out on some shorebirds at Port today. Few photos on
my Flickr for those who may be interested.
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Yong Kong
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Of course I missed being out on the beautiful Saturday. But today I went to
Oros Preserve in Woodbridge. Thought the skies would clear and wind would
abate. Nope! No RH woodpecker and no GC kinglet. Not much "exposed" at all.
But, there was a flock of Rusty blackbirds about, and circling Wood ducks. I
did get a glimpse of a good looking Fox sparrow down low on the west side of
the pond. Some hardy robins and a single Song sparrow. No raptors. Ah well.
Back home the feeder flock was frenzied.
Hello winter!!
SA
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If I'm reading e-bird correctly someone saw four Sandhill Cranes this past
Thursday at the Randolph Road site in Somerset County.
There are other sites in the area with good potential (i.e., harvested
cornfields, which Sandhills like). One area had up to 11 cranes this past
winter.
Here's the itinerary I use to hit these sites with potential:
Start at the intersection of Amwell Road and Mettlers Road (it's a
stoplight). Proceed up Mettlers Road (there's only one way to go).
Eventually that road runs between two large cornfields (there were 11
Sandhills spotted in one of those fields earlier this year). There's a
4-way stop with Weston Road. On one of the corners of the intersection
there is a utility company gravel parking area where you could cross the
road and have an unobstructed view of a large cornfield. (DISCLAIMER: I
have NO IDEA how picky the utility company is about people parking there.
There are no buildings on the site, just a fenced-in area. If you park
there I wouldn't stay long, and I wouldn't let my car out of sight).
Continue up Mettlers Road to Schoolhouse Road. Turn left on Schoolhouse
Road. You'll see more cornfields. Eventually you come to a stoplight at
Weston Canal Road. Turn right, looking for Randolph Road. Turn right on
Randolph Road and there's a cornfield on the right, where four Sandhills
were seen this past week. (NOTE: Both sides of the road here are marked "No
Stopping or Standing". There is limited street parking farther down the
road on the left side, probably more open spots on weekends and holidays,
as there is an industrial park across the road from the cornfield). Hope
this helps!
Bernie Sloan
Highland Park
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Rise and Conquer are hybrids of the brown-necked raven from North Africa
(Corvus ruficollis) and the pied crow (Corvus albus) from Southern Africa. Pied
crows are very closely related to common ravens.
Fish and Wildlife laws prohibit ownership of any North American species
Good Birding
Harvey Tomlinson
Del Haven
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First northern harrier of the year for me- female flying low over the field
behind the barn at St Micheal's preserve in Hopewell NJ this cool fall
morning. I think the cooler weather is fianlly here.
Judith Graber
Hopewell NJ
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Becky Laboy found a Harris's Sparrow at Double Trouble State Park behind
cranberry packing house. Bird has been photographed and is still in the area.
Happy birding,
Alyssa Della Fave
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Can anybody provide information about the White-necked Raven that was
photographed in Mercer County? Has this bird been around for a while? Is it a
common captive bird?
Greg Prelich
Manchester, NJ
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Two White-necked Ravens are the official mascots of the Baltimore Ravens.
You can buy one for $3500 from a guy in Georgia.
Bill Boyle
Cape May, NJ
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Subject: [JERSEYBI] White-necked Raven info?
Can anybody provide information about the White-necked Raven that was
photographed in Mercer County? Has this bird been around for a while? Is it
a common captive bird?
Greg Prelich
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I saw an Osprey perched on a dead snag in a pool south of where the Fork-tailed
Flycatcher was this summer (bring back good memories?)
Other neat birds in the area included Hairy Woodpecker and Eastern Bluebirds
Bob Dodelson
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Wow !! I am so deeply touched by four jersey birders who responded to my
request for the photos of 1st winter or non-breeding plumage of Audubon's
Yellow-rumped Warbler. Thank you all.
Paul even provided a step-by-step instruction of the short-cut method on how to
review ebird photos, the method which I did not know. In my case Audubon's
Yellow-rump photos from ebird photo archives
Tom, yes, I will try to transplant groundsel bush come next spring it see if I
could create a better home-yard habitat that may attract different species of
birds to my yard. Call me a dumb birder but I am fully aware that my tiny yard
does not have the topographic features or major water crossings which could
impede bird movement but I enjoy trying and failing to perfection.
For this weekend I find the link below very interesting. Reason ? Thanks to
Nick B. I was lucky enough to witness a boat load of Franklin’s Gull last
November 15th at Holgate. How ? Nick predicted that major gull flight and I
read his blog the night before.
http://www.shorebirder.com/
Yong Kong
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Hello,
I had a full day today for birding. Will be working this weekend though.....
Cape May Point State Park is probably the best spot to see Cave Swallows
at the moment. I had two. The size always stands out for me. As compared
with Tree. I took my time with them to see the plumage marks as a Cliff
Swallow was around a couple days ago was it? Anyway, an area past the red
trail loop was perfect. Many Swallows flying fairly low and I was looking
away from the sun. Of course, the hawk watch platform and Bunker Pond
are good also. And if I had stayed on the platform with Tom, I would
have seen the Gos and Evening Grosbeak he had................... Well, assuming
I would have gotten on them! It's always a treat to spend time at a hawk watch.
The view is great for stuff flying by! No Red Crossbills as I walked the state
park
trails.
Shorebirds are roosting at high tide at the back of the north impoundment
at Heislerville wma. Scope needed. This is different seeing them roost on the
dead
stumps and trees! Brian J. told me about it. He's the one who found the
roosting
shorebirds on a roof around Bivalve also. Birds take advantage of areas to
roost!
Western Willets continue there. I may adjust the Cumberland filter on that. One
or
2 seem to be found in the winter. ebird filter adjustment is an on going
process.
I see birders using all those sp. I entered into the Cumberland filter! Good! I
know
those subspecies can be confusing for those birders wanting to use them. Just
email me any questions. I was traveling recently. The LBBG subspecies option
was a subspecies I hadn't even heard of before for that gull. I changed my
reports
to just the regular LBBG option. It can be confusing!
Butterfly notes - Buckeyes and Eastern Commas around.
Good birding all.
Sandra Keller
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This AM I had 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, 1 Purple Finch (female type) and 1
Common Yellowthroat on the trail leading from Stone Tavern lake parking lot
Bob Dodelson
Beware: Lots of hunters around and 1 tick on my pants leg upon retuning to car!
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Fantastic find Jeanine and Greg !!
Does anyone have photos of 1st winter or non-breeding plumage of Audubon's
Yellow-rumped Warbler taken in NJ, this time of the year ? I am not looking
for Nat-Geo quality photos as I much prefer a birder's photo in typical
situation w/ some habitat view in the back ground.
Since I chimed in at Jbirds, much thanks to Tom Boyle and his recent comment
made on Ebird about "peak of fall migration now " about the Orange-crowned
Warbler occurrence in NJ. I have seen the bird at Cape May and Brig but my
true desire is to see one in and around my yard/homewoods/powerline habitat.
And it is not happening even after planting about 2 Qt Gatorade bottle full
of goldenrod seeds along the edge of woods around my back yard including
septic bed grassland a few years ago, to fish for this bird.
Yong Kong
Camden County
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Subject: [JERSEYBI] Audubon's Yellow-rumped Warbler
Male, found today by Greg Prelich and me at Barnegat Light State Park,
southeast edge of park foraging in the bayberries, just south of the
Maritime Forest Trail.
Jeanine Apgar
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Male, found today by Greg Prelich and me at Barnegat Light State Park,
southeast edge of park foraging in the bayberries, just south of the
Maritime Forest Trail.
Jeanine Apgar
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A short piece (3 minutes) comprised of my nearly 10 years of photographing
wild birds in the state of New Jersey. Mostly common birds shown but then
again they are the easiest ones to locate...
https://www.facebook.com/daveblinderphotography/videos/702573006582184/
or
https://youtu.be/fpafRIFdaSw
Audio track by my good friend and local NJ recording artist Don DePaola.
Please visit Don on SoundCloud to hear more.
https://soundcloud.com/don-depaola
Note that a few of the birds are migratory and may not breed locally.
Dave Blinder
Denville, NJ
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Hi Jersey Birders,
Just received a photo of a Evening Grosbeak coming to a feeder in Landing
NJ.
Joan says it's been there all morning
Joan is the birder who a few years back had a Rufous Hummingbird come to
her feeder in the Villas only to be followed up with another Rufous
Hummingbird coming to her feeders in Landing later that Fall.
Magical feeders !!!
The only downside is Fluffy the Bear who comes to visit much to often.
Congratulations to Joan and Richard on their Grosbeak.
A pic Joan took is up on my Flickr.
Heads up...Here they come
Good Birding,
Harvey Tomlinson
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Hello,
I went down to Fort Mott hoping the Crossbills would still be around.
Nope! The flock probably took off for Holly Hills! Nothing out of the ordinary
down there. I hit Mannington very briefly on the way home to see if the
Pelicans were still around. Nope! Lots of waterfowl. And 3 Cattle Egrets.
That's a good November bird!
Nature notes - the drive down Rt. 295 to Salem was very colorful with the
leaves! And still butterflies around with this warm weather.
Good birding all.
Sandra Keller
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Folks,
My friend Anthony Chodan has asked me to post this for him. Please read at your
convenience. Anthony covers the problems/inconsiderate behavior that recently
occurred quite nicely so I'll just turn it over to him without further comment.
Thanks for reading.
"For the last week, my home has been blessed by a visiting calliope
hummingbird. With a few unfortunate exceptions, everyone who has come to see
the bird emailed or fb messaged me seeking permission to come take a look. The
bird is visiting several feeders and flowering plants in my yard. My backyard
is protected by a locked 6' privacy fence and 2 guard dogs. It's not viewable
from the street. For liability reasons and in the interest of our privacy, I do
not allow anyone in the yard without me being there to ensure the dogs are
secured as well as for me to keep an eye on things.
Those who visited were given 2 rules to follow: Don't give anyone my address.
If you know anyone who would like to come see the bird, please share my email
address, and I will give them my home address if I choose to after making an
appointment. I have two big guard dogs, so I don't want anyone coming here
uninvited, trespassing, and getting mauled.
Second, if you do get to see the bird, do not drop a pin on my home on ebird
or any other database. I have been telling people to use the Recreation Area
which is right behind my home or to use Old Bridge Township as the general
reporting area.
Unfortunately, a visitor didn't respect my wishes and gave my address out to
several people. For this reason, my yard will be closed to visitors besides
close friends for the next few days. If the bird sticks around, and you would
like to see him, please email me atofficeranthonychodan AT gmail.com, and we can
try to set up an appointment.
!!!Please do not show up uninvited. My other half and I are police officers,
and trespassing will not be tolerated."!!!
Anthony Chodan
Old Bridge Township
David S. Bernstein
Berkeley Heights, NJ
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